Do You Have the Qualities that Make a Leader?

According to the Hay Group, management consultants in Philadelphia (215-861-2000), the following qualities are needed to be a successful entrepreneur:

v     You are confident. You do not consider failure as a possible outcome.

v     You place integrity above financial gain. You don’t punish people for occasional mistakes. You reward successes.

v     You carefully observe the marketplace to identify innovations that will help your business.

v     You communicate your passion about the business, thereby becoming successful at sales.

v     You devote all your energy to the success of the business.

v     You make sacrifices to achieve business success. You are willing to take risks.

v     You are resolute and prompt about correcting deficiencies in performance.

v     You motivate people to follow your lead.

From Partner’s Report for CPA Firm Owners, May, 2005. For subscription information contact Institute of Management & Administration, Inc., 3 Park Avenue, 30^th Floor, New York NY 10016-5902. One-year subscription $329. 212-244-0360, [email protected].